In House Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior In House Legal Counsel with approximately 5+ years of PQE. The successful candidate will provide legal support and advice to various departments, including Underwriting and Finance, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts. Strong skills in insurance or financial services are preferred. The role supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Circa 5+ years PQE in in-house or private practice.
• Strong background in insurance or financial services.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide legal and strategic support to business stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal team members.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

Risk management

Understanding of FCA matters

General company law

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

OUR CLIENT

A market leading insurance company

THE ROLE

We have a new vacancy for a Senior In House Legal Counsel c 5+ PQE to join a well-established in-house legal department. The post holder will be responsible for providing legal and strategic support, advising key business stakeholders including Underwriting, Finance, Tax and Claims teams.

Role

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SAAS, IT, Licence, data processing, IP, material outsourcing and loan agreements.
• Risk management/financial services/FCA matters
• General company law
• Drafting company policies
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you will be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent) with c 5+ years PQE, with in-house and/or private practice experience.

Applicants will ideally have a strong background in insurance, financial services, or regulated work with excellent technical and commercial skills.

The business offers hybrid working arrangements.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.